This Privacy Policy explains how MyIPNow ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit myipnow.net.
Information We Collect
We do not require registration or accounts. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from visitors. The following data may be collected automatically:
- IP address — used to provide IP lookup results and approximate geolocation. Not stored permanently.
- Browser and device information — collected by analytics services (see below).
- Usage data — pages visited, tools used, referral source. Collected in aggregate via Google Analytics.
Cookies
We use cookies to operate the site and serve advertising. You can accept or decline cookies via the banner shown on your first visit. If you decline, no analytics or advertising cookies are set.
- Essential cookies — your cookie consent preference (stored locally, never sent to third parties).
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (GA4), used to understand aggregate site usage. Only set after consent.
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense, used to show relevant ads. Only set after consent.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may set their own cookies and collect data under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — privacy policy
- Google AdSense — privacy policy
- Cloudflare — CDN and DDoS protection — privacy policy
- GlobalPing API — used for ping test functionality. No personal data is sent.
- Google DNS — used for DNS lookup functionality. Queries are sent to dns.google.
Affiliate Links
Some pages contain affiliate links (NordVPN, Surfshark). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate cookies are only set when you click a link.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right of access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact page.
Data Retention
We do not store IP addresses or personal data on our servers beyond what is required to serve a single request. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics for 14 months by default.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, please use our contact page.